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The differential grasshopper (Melanoplus differentialis) is a species of grasshopper belonging to the genus Melanoplus found throughout northern Mexico, central United States and southern Ontario, Canada. It is considered a pest in most of its range.he differential grasshopper (Melanoplus differentialis) is a species of grasshopper belonging to the genus Melanoplus found throughout northern Mexico, central United States and southern Ontario, Canada. It is considered a pest in most of its range.
They are usually 1-3/8 to 1-3/4 inches long. American Desert Locusts (Schistocerca americana) are a genus of grasshopper, many of which swarm as locusts. They are commonly called bird grasshoppers. The best known species is probably the Desert Locust (Schistocerca gregaris).Desesrt Locusts (Schistocerca gregaria) can be as long as 3 inches in length. The male and female look very much alike with a small difference.Males have a boat-shaped tip on the abdomen.he best known species is probably the Desert Locust (Schistocerca gregaris). Desesrt Locusts (Schistocerca gregaria) can be as long as 3 inches in length. The male and female look very much alike with a small difference. Males have a boat-shaped tip on the abdomen.